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Chalkboards are all the rave right now and making them has become my new DIY favorite. I found this amazing gold frame at my local thrift shop for just $3! It’s about 24” X 18” and chunky. It just needed a good cleaning and a backing of some kind. Which made me think … CHALKBOARD!
Materials:
- Vintage or thrifted frame
- Plywood
- Hot glue gun
- Chalkboard spray paint (I use Rustoleum brand)
- Table saw or other cutting tool
- Cleaning supplies
- Staple gun and staples
Instructions:
Give your frame a good cleaning by just wiping it down with warm soapy water.
Have your plywood cut down. (My husband does this for me if he’s home)
Give your plywood two or three coats of chalkboard spray paint and let dry between each coats (at least 15 minutes).
When it is totally dry, turn your frame over and hot glue all around the four sides.
Next, you want to let that hot glue cool and them using your staple gun with at least ½” staples. Staple all around the four sides as well.
Season your chalkboard by rubbing a piece of chalk vertically all over and then horizontally. This will prevent any ghosting or shadowing when you’re ready to write.
Find ideas on Pinterest and other places around the web for chalkboard art and have fun.
I haven’t quite decided on what to write on mine yet. I’ll be sure to share it over on my blog when I do. This chalkboard will be the one that is up most of the year and the wording will change with the seasons. Thanks for stopping by. This was a fun and quick DIY. I hope you go out hunting for a great deal to create this project, too.
